Kamiya
Kamiya is a girl's name of Japanese origin.
Meaning
Divine valley or valley of the spirits.
Origin and history
Kamiya is a name of Japanese origin that is also used in the United States as a contemporary feminine given name. In Japanese, it traditionally exists as a surname meaning divine valley, though its modern given-name usage in the U.S. is often chosen for its melodic sound. It has seen consistent, moderate usage for American girls in recent decades.
Popularity in the United States
3,374 babies in the United States have been named Kamiya since 1880. It ranks #3055 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1400.
States where it is most popular
- GA (12.3 %)
- FL (9.6 %)
- NC (9 %)
- IL (7.8 %)
- MI (6.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 15 |
| 1990-2000 | 144 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,018 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,481 |
| 2020-2029 | 716 |
Fun facts
- In Japan, Kamiya is primarily a surname written with kanji characters meaning 'god' or 'spirit' (kami) and 'valley' (ya).
- The name gained traction in the United States during the late 1990s and 2000s alongside similar-sounding names like Kamiyah and Amiyah.